In assessing the current field of presidential hopefuls, Nader said he supports some of their platforms, but something's missing.

CNN: Nader eyeing another White House run

And that's something that's been missing on the Supreme Court, people who actually saw real cases with real people in terms of the law.

NPR: Obama To Name Supreme Court Nominee

Still, while its music has long been entertaining and technically impressive, it's sometimes seemed to be missing something.

NPR: Newfound Maturity and a Shredding Solo

What's the benefit of education if something much more important is missing - the possibility to have normal, peaceful life.

BBC: Afghan interpreters: 'No life for us here'

"it was just immaturity, commitment phobia... and the nagging feeling i was missing something.... and here's to finding the perfect 10....... hope she'll be happy with a 5".

BBC: WEBLOG WATCH

Rudisha's first gold medal fulfilled something that he said his family was missing.

WSJ: Menu

"It's awfully good to excel at something while you are young, but if that means missing out on friends and other experiences you need for a fulfilling life, it's not worth it, " he says.

BBC: Hothouse children: Making the break